4.58ct Brown emerald cut setting - opinions needed please!
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Thanks Gypsy! Yes you are absolutely right that side stones could vary a lot so that would explain the range, but all in I'm looking at around 6,500 - 7,500, which is higher than I expected but maybe that's what it should cost?
Thanks Gypsy! Yes you are absolutely right that side stones could vary a lot so that would explain the range, but all in I'm looking at around 6,500 - 7,500, which is higher than I expected but maybe that's what it should cost?
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Around 1 carat. But again that's just an indication at this point because he can't confirm the exact size until he sees the stone.
Around 1 carat. But again that's just an indication at this point because he can't confirm the exact size until he sees the stone.
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Interesting - his quote for setting (including labour and metal) alone was much higher than that (around double)! I'm not sure how I should approach it in this case, I guess it won't work to just say "your quote on the setting seems very high please reconsider"..
Interesting - his quote for setting (including labour and metal) alone was much higher than that (around double)! I'm not sure how I should approach it in this case, I guess it won't work to just say "your quote on the setting seems very high please reconsider"..
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Re: 4.58ct Brown emerald cut setting - opinions needed pleas
My pricing could be completely off, I probably shouldn't have said anything. You have a much larger stone than most. My mental 'price range' guide is normally in the one carat range. Designers (all of them) charge more for larger stones and yours are REALLY large.
If you are that worried, get a quote from Victor. And compare them. With VERY few exceptions I always get 3 quotes for any project I do.
You can also ask Grace and/or Erika Winters if they think the pricing is reasonable.
Those would be better guides than I am. I am REALLY not up on large stone setting pricing.
My pricing could be completely off, I probably shouldn't have said anything. You have a much larger stone than most. My mental 'price range' guide is normally in the one carat range. Designers (all of them) charge more for larger stones and yours are REALLY large.
If you are that worried, get a quote from Victor. And compare them. With VERY few exceptions I always get 3 quotes for any project I do.
You can also ask Grace and/or Erika Winters if they think the pricing is reasonable.
Those would be better guides than I am. I am REALLY not up on large stone setting pricing.
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Matched half carat traps in a decent clarity/color combination is not an easy call. I can easily see it costing $3000 or more, just for the stones. *IF* they can get them.
Matched half carat traps in a decent clarity/color combination is not an easy call. I can easily see it costing $3000 or more, just for the stones. *IF* they can get them.
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Thank you Gypsy, Neil and Acebruin for your kind inputs on pricing - sorry Gypsy for putting you on the spot and of course understand where you are coming from so please don't worry at all! You are being super helpful and I appreciate your advice. Thanks also for the suggestion to get another quote - in fact while I was at it I found this setting:
https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/the-vine-trilogy
And thought it was more unique and pleasing to my eyes. What do you guys think? Since the stone is more antiquey in cut I thought it would pair well with the tri-wire. Any concerns? I would of course still use traps rather than the cushion sides in this ring.
Thank you Gypsy, Neil and Acebruin for your kind inputs on pricing - sorry Gypsy for putting you on the spot and of course understand where you are coming from so please don't worry at all! You are being super helpful and I appreciate your advice. Thanks also for the suggestion to get another quote - in fact while I was at it I found this setting:
https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/the-vine-trilogy
And thought it was more unique and pleasing to my eyes. What do you guys think? Since the stone is more antiquey in cut I thought it would pair well with the tri-wire. Any concerns? I would of course still use traps rather than the cushion sides in this ring.
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An update!
I've decided to ask Victor to do the Vine Trilogy setting and he has received the stone from Neil following the GIA grading. A special shout out to Neil for being super professional, responsive and helpful! Since I haven't actually seen the stone myself throughout this entire process, I'm relieved to be able to rely on his expert opinions and suggestions.
The GIA report came back Fancy Brown, without modifiers.
For the side stones, Victor sent me a candidate pair - I've put it against two other options. Since my finger size is 4.75 (really it's in the low 4s because I have a big knuckle lol), I'd like to keep the overall width of the stones in check, and the center diamond alone is around 8.8mm.
A side note on the width of the band - the thinnest possible width based on the tri-wire of the Vine is 2.6mm, which is what I'm leaning towards. I think this would impact the minimum outer length of the traps right?
Please let me know what you guys think?
Thank you!!
An update!
I've decided to ask Victor to do the Vine Trilogy setting and he has received the stone from Neil following the GIA grading. A special shout out to Neil for being super professional, responsive and helpful! Since I haven't actually seen the stone myself throughout this entire process, I'm relieved to be able to rely on his expert opinions and suggestions.
The GIA report came back Fancy Brown, without modifiers.
For the side stones, Victor sent me a candidate pair - I've put it against two other options. Since my finger size is 4.75 (really it's in the low 4s because I have a big knuckle lol), I'd like to keep the overall width of the stones in check, and the center diamond alone is around 8.8mm.
A side note on the width of the band - the thinnest possible width based on the tri-wire of the Vine is 2.6mm, which is what I'm leaning towards. I think this would impact the minimum outer length of the traps right?
Please let me know what you guys think?
Thank you!!
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2!
I forgot to mentioni love a triwire shank but not with what you're doing. Everything is so angular, I feel a plain band more appropriate for the styling.
However, whatever you do it'll be stunning.
2!
I forgot to mentioni love a triwire shank but not with what you're doing. Everything is so angular, I feel a plain band more appropriate for the styling.
However, whatever you do it'll be stunning.
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I like #2. Can't wait to see this!
I like #2. Can't wait to see this!
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Great update!! So excited for you that you will work with Victor. The Vine trilogy is the best trilogy design ever.
For your small hand I love number 3. Directly followed by number 2. I just cannot envision number 1 for this particular design. What does Victor recommend?
Great update!! So excited for you that you will work with Victor. The Vine trilogy is the best trilogy design ever.
For your small hand I love number 3. Directly followed by number 2. I just cannot envision number 1 for this particular design. What does Victor recommend?
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I like #3 the best. I also like #2, but not as much. I don't find #1 aesthetically pleasing.
It's going to be beautiful, great setting choice!
I like #3 the best. I also like #2, but not as much. I don't find #1 aesthetically pleasing.
It's going to be beautiful, great setting choice!
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Hi!
I received some pictures from Victor of the finished ring, so just a quick post to update you. Will have a short video as well - and of course can't wait to get it on my hand!
I'll do a proper review once I receive the ring. Thank you all so much for your input and help!
Hi!
I received some pictures from Victor of the finished ring, so just a quick post to update you. Will have a short video as well - and of course can't wait to get it on my hand!
I'll do a proper review once I receive the ring. Thank you all so much for your input and help!
CalmerPalmer
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Ooh la la
Looks like it turned out beautifully 
Can't wait for you to get it 
Ooh la la
Looks like it turned out beautifully Can't wait for you to get it 
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LOVE!!! You must start a thread on Show Me the Bling once you get it and take more pics!!!!
LOVE!!!
You must start a thread on Show Me the Bling once you get it and take more pics!!!!
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